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Obesity Levels Appear to Plateau

After three decades of increases, adult obesity rates remained level in every state except for one.

August 16, 2013

Thirteen states now have adult obesity rates above 30%; 41 states have rates of at least 25%, and every state is above 20%.

School Lunch on Obesity

Among middle-school children, the behaviors most often linked with obesity are school lunch consumption and two hours or more of daily TV viewing.

August 13, 2013

The study found some gender differences in the habits influencing body weight.

Putting the Quinoa in K

Special K has launched Special K Nourish, with a unique multi-grain blend of superfoods, including quinoa, oats and barley, and topped with dried fruit and nuts.

August 7, 2013

Special K Nourish comes in hot cereal and nutrition bars, boasting 7-8g of protein and 5g of fiber with less than 200 calories.

Sleep and Food Choices

After they had not slept, a study's participants showed a much stronger preference for high-calorie foods.

August 7, 2013

Sleep-deprived subjects wanted higher-calorie foods and had impaired rational decision-making to overcome those urges.

The 2013 IFT Expo

Chicago’s McCormick Place served as host for the 2013 IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo for several days in mid-July.

August 5, 2013

Food safety, health and wellness, and sustainability were the convention’s most popular topics of conversation and seminars.

Extra Assistance to Improve Food Quality

Getting even a bit of extra money for buying more fruits and vegetables can help the poor improve their shopping habits and eat healthier foods.

July 25, 2013

People on food stamps who received such incentives ate 25% more produce than who did not.

Just Weight

In the process of meeting consumer expectations, manufacturers turn to a host of options to increase satiety and the healthy reputation of their offerings.

William A. Roberts, Jr.

July 24, 2013

An obesity crisis has brought with it a variety of health concerns and conditions, but consumers are increasingly aware of the role of weight management in preventing or circumventing these wellness hurdles.

Drawbacks to Skipping Breakfast

Skipping breakfast can increase the risk of a heart attack or fatal coronary heart disease by as much as 27%.

July 23, 2013

While the benefits of having a regular breakfast for daily energy levels and weight control are well known, researchers at Harvard University found that it was also crucial for good heart health.

Skinny Cow in Ice Cream

The Skinny Cow brand has combined America's two popular indulgences -- candy and ice cream -- together in one ice cream candy bar.

July 19, 2013

The two new flavors join six limited edition items from the company this summer.

The Habits of Stress Eating

Research presented at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Expo found that people who eat during times of stress typically seek the foods they eat out of habit -- regardless of how healthy or unhealthy that food is.

July 18, 2013

Habits impact eating behavior more than stress or many other factors.